Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2015 | Page 77

Architectural Design
The extension of the building footprint and new southern façade
offers spectacular views of the distant mountains, runway and
aircraft apron for Slow Lounge patrons.
The lounge floor area has been doubled and the upgraded
facilities allow for an increased capacity in a luxurious
stylish environment.
Spatial
arrangements
and
design
detailing
were
work-shopped with Tonic Interiors throughout so that Blueprint
Architects could provide a completed shell for the Tonic
Interiors finishes fit-out. This shell included fully finished backof-house areas such as the kitchen, liquor store, stairs, all

Slow Lounge

ceilings and fittings, air-conditioning, first fix plumbing and all
related services.
Tonic Interiors concluded the contract with wall and floor
finishes, second fix plumbing and all joinery and soft furnishings.
Internally, the existing lounge and mezzanine levels were
reconfigured by repositioning the mezzanine access stair in
the lounge space and creating an elegant new feature stair. A
more spacious mezzanine level now includes a new dining area,
refurbished spa and private booths.
The mezzanine moves to the new upper lounge which
includes a bar, comfortable seating, with entertainment and
Wi-Fi facilities.

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